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The Irishman
Who Would Be King

By Frank Murphy, Contributor
October / November 2002

October 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

It may sound like a joke. But an Irishman could be the future King of England. Hard to believe? Yes. Far-fetched? Maybe. But in theory, it is a possibility. Admittedly, it would take quite a few deaths and a change in the law before it could happen. But in that case, Aaron Long whose parents are from Crosshaven, Co. Cork, could be on the British throne. Aaron is the … [Read more...] about The Irishman
Who Would Be King

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